The Science of Nutrition, Second Edition is uniquely organized using an applied approach, which organizes vitamins and minerals based on their functions and effects on the body. This applied approach is most evident in the functional organization of the micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) chapters. Rather than requiring students to memorize all the vitamins and minerals and their characteristics, the authors present them based on their functions (like fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy metabolism, and blood and immunity health), so that students can understand their effects on the body.

The Second Edition adds new learning aids to further help students learn and apply the material. Additionally, learning and teaching aids have been expanded for students and instructors, including a new version of MyDietAnalysis, available in both online and CD-ROM formats.

Table of Contents

1.  The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

2.  Designing a Healthful Diet

3.  The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?

4.  Carbohydrates: Bountiful Sources of Energy and Nutrients

          In-Depth: Alcohol

5.  Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

6.  Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

7.  Metabolism: From Food to Life

         In-Depth: Vitamins & Minerals: Micronutrients with Macro Powers

8. Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

9.  Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

10. Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

         In-Depth: Phytochemicals and Functional Foods

11.  Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

12.  Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

13.  Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

        In-Depth: Disordered Eating

14.  Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

15.  Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

16.  Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

17.  Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

18.  Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years

19.  Global Nutrition

Appendices

Answers to Review Questions

Glossary

Index

Credits